Historical Track Map

Speed Gradient: The track map utilizes a color gradient from Red (Slow, ~70 km/h) to Dark Blue (Fast, ~317 km/h).
- Analysis: This provides an instant visualization of the track's "Rhythm." A map dominated by dark blue indicates a high-speed "power circuit" (e.g., Monza), while frequent color shifts highlight a technical, rhythmic track with heavy braking and acceleration phases.
DRS Zones: Indicated by thick green lines, highlighting the primary overtaking opportunities where drag reduction is available.
Speed Distribution Pie Chart:
- >200 km/h (Blue, 63.1%): Over 60% of the lap is spent at speeds exceeding 200 km/h. This is a signature of a high-speed circuit layout (characteristic of the Yas Marina Circuit).
- <120 km/h (Red, 10.2%): A very low proportion of low-speed corners. This suggests the vehicle setup should prioritize Low Drag (Aerodynamic Efficiency) rather than maximum downforce.

Circuit Elevation Profile (Bottom Left):
- A frequently overlooked but vital physical characteristic for performance analysis.
- X-axis: Track Distance (km).
- Y-axis: Elevation / Altitude (m).
Corner-by-Corner Analysis:
- T2 to T3 (Steep Incline): Rising from 0m to over 10m in altitude. This indicates that T3 is a Blind Apex, where the uphill gradient increases vertical tyre load, potentially leading to front-wheel lock-ups if the driver over-attacks the entry.
- T3 to T4 (Downhill): Downhill Braking is highly precarious; the forward weight transfer is more aggressive, which can significantly compromise Rear Instability (making the car's rear end "loose").
Overall Topography: Aside from the small hill in the opening sector, the latter half of the track is almost entirely flat (0-2m variance). This aligns with the physical characteristics of the Yas Marina Circuit, which is built on a reclaimed man-made island.

This is a favorite for Race Strategists. It quantifies the historical frequency of track-wide incidents.

Yellow / D-Yellow (Double Yellow): Indicates local incidents. In 2024, there were 7 Double Yellows—a high count suggesting a chaotic race.
Safety Car (SC) / VSC (Virtual Safety Car): Probability of full neutralizations. This circuit saw 0 Safety Cars in 2022, 2023, and 2025.
- Strategic Impact: Betting on a "cheap" pit stop during a Safety Car window is high-risk here. Strategists should prioritize a standard/linear pit strategy.
Position Δ (Overtaking Statistics): Total overtakes per race. In 2023, there were 79 overtakes, indicating a high-action circuit.
- By contrast, 2024 saw only 17. This drop might be attributed to technical regulation changes or shortened DRS zones.

This breaks down incident data by specific track locations to identify "Danger Zones."

T1 (Turn 1): Historically triggered 1 Safety Car—typically due to Lap 1, Turn 1 collisions.
Risk Identification: If a specific corner (e.g., T5) frequently triggers Yellow Flags, drivers must be cautious during simulator sessions regarding kerb usage or run-off areas in that section, as it is a high-error zone.

A leaderboard of past performance and technical evolution.

Dominance Analysis: * VER (Verstappen): Back-to-back winner in 2022 and 2023.
- NOR (Norris): 2024 Winner—highlighting the resurgence of McLaren that year.
- 2025: VER returned to P1.
Pace Evolution: Comparison of Pole Position times (indicated in parentheses).
- 2023 (1:26.993) vs. 2024 (1:27.438): A delta of +0.5s. This likely reflects technical regulation changes (e.g., increased floor edge heights) impacting overall car velocity.

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